Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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